Peace & Harmony Counseling Services, LLC

Peace & Harmony Counseling Services, LLC Peace & Harmony Counseling Services, LLC provides Outpatient Mental Health Services to the Greater L

Therapy vs coaching.Therapy isn’t surface-level. It’s not “microwave” results. It goes deeper than coaching.In therapy, ...
09/11/2025

Therapy vs coaching.

Therapy isn’t surface-level. It’s not “microwave” results. It goes deeper than coaching.

In therapy, we assess you, not just the problem in front of you, but the history behind it. We gather information about what’s impairing your daily life, your medical and family background, substance use history, trauma, and anything relevant. From there, we diagnose and treat.

That’s why it’s not quick. We can’t promise a set number of sessions, because healing isn’t a formula. It’s a process. Therapy requires honesty with yourself and with your therapist. It requires showing up outside of the sessions, putting in action, and doing the hard work.

This isn’t coaching. This isn’t just talking. This is change.

What do you think people misunderstand most about what therapy actually involves?

Something people need to learn: therapy and coaching are not the same thing.If you want someone to tell you what to do, ...
09/10/2025

Something people need to learn: therapy and coaching are not the same thing.

If you want someone to tell you what to do, map out steps, and push you toward a specific goal, that’s coaching. Coaches work on structure, accountability, and performance. They’re not trained to diagnose, and they’re not equipped to treat mental illness.

Therapy is different. Therapy is about healing, not quick fixes. It’s about uncovering patterns, processing trauma, and learning how to regulate emotions instead of just muscling through them. It’s deeper. It takes more time. And it isn’t supposed to look like coaching.

The problem is people walk into therapy expecting coaches. They want “just tell me what to do” answers. But if all you get is advice, you’re not actually healing. You’re just borrowing someone else’s opinion.

Coaches are for problems. Therapists are for healing. Know the difference.

Have you ever caught yourself expecting therapy to feel like coaching?

Survival mode will lie to you. It’ll convince you that if something doesn’t work out, the absolute worst-case scenario i...
09/10/2025

Survival mode will lie to you. It’ll convince you that if something doesn’t work out, the absolute worst-case scenario is waiting around the corner. That fear is powerful, and it’ll keep you stuck in overdrive.

I had to learn that slowing down isn’t failure. Resting isn’t quitting. Pausing doesn’t mean you’ve lost, it means you’re choosing not to burn yourself out in the name of “pushing through.”

That shift in mindset is where the healing begins. Because survival mode is supposed to keep you alive, not keep you from living.

What’s harder for you, giving yourself permission to rest, or not feeling guilty once you do?

If you’re stuck in survival mode, battling chronic stress, or struggling to feel safe slowing down, schedule with Loretta Brand, MSC/MHC, LPC, CADC today. She specializes in trauma-informed therapy and Brainspotting, helping clients re-train their nervous system to step out of survival mode and into peace. Visit www.peaceandharmonyllc.com
or call 517-993-5950 to begin the journey.

High-functioning anxiety and depression don’t always look like sadness. Sometimes they look like promotions, straight A’...
09/09/2025

High-functioning anxiety and depression don’t always look like sadness. Sometimes they look like promotions, straight A’s, and being the reliable one everyone else leans on.

Behind the success is the exhaustion. Behind the packed schedule is the overwhelm. Behind the productivity is the quiet voice asking, “How much longer can I keep this up?”

You don’t have to. You don’t have to keep pushing in silence, carrying the weight while looking like you have it all together.

At Peace & Harmony we give women real strategies to manage anxiety, break free from survival mode, and heal at a pace that actually fits their lives. It’s not about perfection, it’s about freedom.

What’s harder for you, letting people see you’re not okay, or asking for help when you need it?

Some people confuse helping with enabling. But let’s be real, a lot of folks don’t actually want help. They want to be e...
09/09/2025

Some people confuse helping with enabling. But let’s be real, a lot of folks don’t actually want help. They want to be enabled.

Here’s the difference:
Help is support. It’s guidance, resources, accountability.
Enabling is rescue. It’s overextending yourself, carrying their weight, and keeping them comfortable in dysfunction.

I’m not saving anyone. I’m not draining myself to keep someone else afloat. I’ll listen. I’ll point you to resources. I’ll walk beside you. But I won’t do the work for you.

Because help is rooted in love. Enabling is rooted in control. And if you’re confusing the two, you’ll burn yourself out trying to fix what someone else refuses to face.

Where do you find it harder, offering help with boundaries, or saying no to enabling altogether?

If you’re struggling with enabling cycles, boundaries, or loved ones facing addiction, schedule with Loretta Brand, LPC, CADC today. She specializes in trauma-informed therapy, Brainspotting, and substance use recovery, helping clients step out of enabling patterns and into healthier ways of supporting themselves and others. Visit www.peaceandharmonyllc.com
or call 517-993-5950 to begin the journey.

Love bombing is the apology without accountability.It’s not about repair, it’s about access. They don’t actually want to...
09/08/2025

Love bombing is the apology without accountability.

It’s not about repair, it’s about access. They don’t actually want to fix the behavior. They just want to smooth it over so they don’t lose you.

That’s why it feels so intense, the grand gestures, the sudden attention, the over-the-top affection. It’s not love. It’s manipulation. It’s forgiveness without change. Another chance without growth.

Real love shows up in consistency. In accountability. In action that matches words. If you keep finding yourself in cycles with people who love bomb, remember this: they’re not trying to heal the relationship, they’re trying to hold onto their benefits.

What’s harder for you, walking away from the love bombing, or staying gone once you leave?

If chaos feels “comfortable” and peace makes you uneasy, your nervous system might be dysregulated.Your body can get add...
09/08/2025

If chaos feels “comfortable” and peace makes you uneasy, your nervous system might be dysregulated.

Your body can get addicted to stress, urgency, and adrenaline. It mistakes constant tension for normal. So when life finally slows down, the quiet doesn’t feel safe, it feels wrong. That’s why some people sabotage calm. They chase chaos because stillness feels unfamiliar.

But peace is not boring. Peace is safety. Peace is your nervous system finally learning that you don’t have to live in survival mode anymore.

It takes time, but your body can be retrained to believe you deserve calm, stability, and safety. That’s the real work.

Which feels harder for you, breaking the chaos cycle, or learning to sit with stillness?

If you’re struggling with trauma, stress, or feeling uneasy in calm moments, schedule with Loretta Brand, LPC, CADC today. She specializes in trauma-informed therapy and Brainspotting, helping clients reset their nervous system and finally feel safe in peace. Visit www.peaceandharmonyllc.com
or call 517-993-5950 to begin the journey.

I had to learn the hard way that a lot of my relationships weren’t relational, they were transactional.Once the transact...
09/07/2025

I had to learn the hard way that a lot of my relationships weren’t relational, they were transactional.

Once the transactions stopped, the conversations stopped too. And that taught me something: access is valuable. Not everyone deserves it.

Some people don’t actually value you, they value what you can do for them. Your knowledge. Your skillset. Your credentials. Your ability to make their life or brand look better.

That’s not connection. That’s convenience.

Be careful who you give access to. Protect your energy the same way you’d protect your bank account. Both can be drained by people who don’t respect their worth.

What’s been the hardest part for you, realizing who was using you, or letting them go once you knew?

We don’t talk enough about the kind of peace that comes with a regulated nervous system.It’s not just “being calm.” It’s...
09/06/2025

We don’t talk enough about the kind of peace that comes with a regulated nervous system.

It’s not just “being calm.” It’s knowing you don’t have to meet chaos with chaos. It’s pausing instead of snapping back. Breathing before speaking. Choosing to respond instead of react.

It’s feeling safe in your own body whether the room is loud, silent, or unpredictable. It’s trusting yourself to stay steady when everything around you feels shaky.

That doesn’t mean life is perfect. Far from it. It means you’ve learned how to create safety inside yourself so you don’t need the outside world to be stable before you are. That’s real peace.

What’s harder for you — calming your thoughts, or calming your body?

If you’re struggling with trauma, triggers, or emotions that feel overwhelming, schedule with Loretta Brand, LPC, CADC today. She specializes in trauma-informed therapy and Brainspotting, helping clients retrain their nervous system to feel safe, steady, and grounded again. Visit www.peaceandharmonyllc.com
or call 517-993-5950 to begin the journey.

Social media will trick you into thinking you’re behind in life. You scroll, you compare, you clap for someone’s highlig...
09/05/2025

Social media will trick you into thinking you’re behind in life. You scroll, you compare, you clap for someone’s highlight reel without ever knowing their reality.

But here’s the part most people forget: social media is surface level. A feed can be full of smiles while someone is quietly fighting battles they’d never post. Likes and curated captions don’t equal peace.

That’s why I don’t take it too seriously. I treat it like what it is — entertainment with a splash of awareness. Because everything that glitters online isn’t gold.

What helps you keep perspective when social media makes you feel “behind”?

If you’re struggling with comparison, self-esteem, or feeling stuck in life transitions, schedule with Carmelita N. Young, LPC today. She specializes in helping women and young adults navigate anxiety, confidence, and major life changes with compassion and practical strategies. Visit www.peaceandharmonyllc.com
or call 517-993-5950 to begin the journey.

I truly feel for the people pouring all their energy into looking happy online while silently breaking offline.Likes won...
09/05/2025

I truly feel for the people pouring all their energy into looking happy online while silently breaking offline.

Likes won’t heal you. Perfect captions won’t fix the nights you can’t sleep. And strangers on the internet can’t save you, no matter how hard you curate the image.

At some point you have to decide — do I want to keep performing, or do I want to start healing?

The work is hard, but it’s yours. And you deserve more than a highlight reel. You deserve a life that actually feels as good as it looks.


If you’re tired of performing for the world while suffering inside, schedule with Loretta Brand, LPC, CADC today. She specializes in trauma-informed therapy, Brainspotting, and helping clients process deep emotional pain so they can live authentically. Visit www.peaceandharmonyllc.com
or call 517-993-5950 to begin the journey.

Sometimes the energy shift you feel in a relationship isn’t random — it’s a signal. It might be pointing to a deeper cha...
09/05/2025

Sometimes the energy shift you feel in a relationship isn’t random — it’s a signal. It might be pointing to a deeper change, something stirring beneath the surface that you don’t fully understand yet.

Instead of ignoring it, pay attention. Instead of assuming the worst, stay curious. Openness is what helps you notice patterns, ask questions, and understand what’s really happening.

Energy always speaks before words do.

What’s harder for you — paying attention to those shifts, or addressing them once you notice them?

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